Add 64/8 and 70/30
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 2 10/30
64/8 + 70/30 is 31/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
64/8 = 64 × 15/8 × 15 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
70/30 = 70 × 4/30 × 4 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 280/120 = 960 + 280/120 = 1240/120 - 1240/120 simplified gives 31/3
- So, 64/8 + 70/30 = 31/3
In mixed form: 101/3
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